Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct 3: Matt Krause

Matt Krause is a dedicated conservative leader, constitutional attorney, and public servant. A fourth-generation Texan, he was born in Tyler, Texas, where his father served as a pastor. He graduated from Castle Hills First Baptist School and later earned his law degree magna cum laude from Liberty University School of Law.

Krause built his career defending constitutional rights, including pro-life policies, religious liberty, and free speech. He gained national recognition for successfully challenging government overreach in court.

Elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2013, Krause served for nearly a decade, advocating for election integrity, Second Amendment rights, tax reform, border security, and law enforcement support. He held leadership roles as Chairman of the General Investigating Committee and the Texas Freedom Caucus.

As Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Krause remains committed to faith, Texas values, and conservative principles. He lives in Haslet with his wife, Jennie, and their five children.